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Burpee's Stringless Green Pod — Beans

50-55days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost in soil at least 60°F. Plant seeds 1.5-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, deep watering preferred
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light to medium green
Size: 5-6 inches long
Shape: Straight, round, slightly plump pods
Flavour: Rich, meaty texture with sweet, classic bean flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, boiling, canning, freezing. Excellent for traditional bean dishes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, cucumber beetles, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial blight, bean mosaic virus, anthracnose, rust
Resistance: Good general disease tolerance typical of adapted heirlooms

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels Mexican bean beetles and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters bean beetles

CarrotLoosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

CucumberBeans fix nitrogen that cucumbers can utilize, compatible root systems

CornProvides natural trellis support, beans fix nitrogen for corn

Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground shade and moisture retention for bean roots

RosemaryRepels Mexican bean beetles and carrot rust flies

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by beans, harvested before beans need full space

Avoid

OnionCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt bean growth and development

SunflowerCompetes heavily for nutrients and water, may release growth-inhibiting chemicals

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the beans growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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